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De La Salle Blood Drive is here! Help save lives.Papa John's is once again sponsoring the March Blood Drive (March 1-March 31) and providing free pizza to those who participate. Details are as follows:Click here. This will take you to the page to “pledge” to be a part of the VBD and to donateAfter you fill out the form you will then receive a second email (based on the email address you give during the “pledge”). You must open this email and click on the link to schedule your appointment at one of our 17 donor centers around the Chicagoland area. PLEASE NOTE that the group name WILL NOT be listed but by using the link  and searching for the donor center you wish to donate at, it will automatically know which group you are donating under.Donate on the day you schedule. If for any reason you miss your appointment and need to reschedule, you should use the link again to reschedule in order to be able to be tracked.*As a reminder, all donors will receive a free Covid-19 antibody test with a completed donation. And all donors will receive a coupon for a free Papa John’s pizza at the time of donation…

Dear Alumni and Friends:You are cordially invited to our first ZOOMathon 2021 hosted by the Mayors of De La Salle and featuring a selection of our current students. Hear from these young men and women and rekindle your Meteor pride. They are prepared to share their academic achievements, spiritual formation, and well-rounded high school experience—directly afforded to them because of the critical student financial assistance program here at De La Salle.You know the value of a De La Salle education and because of your financial leadership and generosity, more students are able to receive a quality Lasallian education. Be a part of something bigger and help our students become stronger in spirit, mind, and body.Your investment is vital to the continued strength of our scholarship program. Your generosity will make the difference for our students and families.We look forward to seeing you on March 10th.On behalf of our Meteors and their families, thank you for all you do for De La Salle. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78581385574?pwd=RkN...

It is with great sadness that De La Salle announces the passing of faculty member Brother Ralph Heppe, FSC.Brother Ralph began his teaching career at De La Salle Institute. He returned to our neighborhood in retirement to the St. Benilde Community on Indiana Avenue (just blocks from De La Salle Institute) where he was in residence from 2005-2018. He later moved to the St. Paul Community for additional care.Brother Ralph Heppe, FSC, born into life on May 15, 1936, was a dedicated Christian Brother for 66 years and died in the Lord on February 9, 2021."We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love is still in death. This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We, too, then, ought to give our lives for our brothers!”(1 John 3:14, 16) BROTHER RALPH HEPPE | Assignments:De La Salle Institute, Chicago, IL | 1958-1962Providence Catholic HS, New Lenox, IL | 1962-1964St. George HS, Evanston, IL | 1964-1967Scholasticate, Lockport, IL | 1967-1970Christian Brothers Center, Lockport, IL | 1970-1974St. Patrick HS, Chicago, IL | 1974-2003San Miguel School, Chicago, IL | 2003-2005De La Salle-Benilde,…

By Mr. Dan McGuireSeveral weeks ago, the University of Chicago concluded a four-day Virtual Model United Nations Conference where our De La Salle students spent 25 hours in official Zoom conference-committee rooms—not counting the many more hours spent unofficially preparing.What is not counted are the hours spent before and after committee as they continue to ply their trade in unmoderated negotiations to find resolution to their respective committee’s directive at solution.While awards and public accolades are lovely, the real reward is the growth that is made manifest by these young people as they are placed alongside some of the most accomplished high school students in the country and the world.  What I saw during the conference was nothing short of spectacular where our students competed successfully against the best and brightest. I witnessed students adapting to a medium that while familiar to them on a daily basis (Zoom style learning) still formed an at-times intimidating obstacle that was met head-on and with success. I witnessed young people taking on real-time global issues in the same manner as the United Nations, and finding success.I am confident that the personal growth that these students attained will continue to accrue exponentially in their personal…

Join us for our virtual Parent Association meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 3rd from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. You will meet the Parent Association Board members, get answers to questions you may have about the association and enjoy a free 20-minute demonstration from Mixologist, Alexis Brown who is "Stirring it Up" during COVD-19 following the conversation.

The February Meteor of the Month (MoM) is a Junior, is a peer minister, an NHS member, participates in Cross Country and Soccer, is active in Spanish Club and Creative Writing Club, and is a member of Girls Who Code.Mr. Mooney sings her praises as a student and person by noting "she is a wonderful student to have in class. She has a diligent work ethic and always strives to excel academically. She is an endeared person to her peers and an inspiration to those who are driven to achieve their goals.""She possesses a maturity beyond her years," said Mr. Wood. "She also is humble while still being helpful to others. She is a real class act."Ms. Contreras extolled her virtues as a leader by saying "she is a quiet leader who leads by example in the classroom and goes above and beyond when completing assignments on her own and during group activities.""She worked tirelessly and humbly to build the best bridge any student has ever built in the 51 year history of our bridge building contest," noted Mr. Jackowiak. "She compared, contrasted, calculated, cut, glued, and built an impressive bridge while always being cheerful. This is not something that…

A reminder to ALL families. The deadline to apply for financial aid is this coming Monday, March 1. In order to receive financial assistance for the upcoming school year 2021-2022, you must meet this deadline. All 2019 tax documents, and 2020 W2'S must be submitted at this time.

We're grateful to our alumni who have joined us on Zoom over the past several days to catch up and discuss anniversary celebrations. If you are in the following classes and would like to join these conversations and learn more about upcoming activities, please contact Event Manager, Carl R. Willingham ’99, at willinghamc@dls.org or 312-842-7355 ext. 146.Lunch & Learn or Happy Hour meet ups are underway.️ 1951️ 1956️ 1961️ 1966️ 1971️ 1976️ 1981️ 1986️ 1991️ 1996️ 2001️ 2006️ 2011️ 2016#meteorsunited #dlsalumni

Kenny Clayton is the Meteor of the Month (January 2021). Congratulations.He has a 4.6 GPA, interned at the DLS Tech Center, takes independent math classes through Northwestern University, is a 3-year member of the football and wrestling teams, involved in City of De, and a member of the book club.He is a public servant. Outside school hours he has been part of the Beat the Streets Chicago as a volunteer mentoring younger kids to help them develop 'discipline, courage, and honesty' through wrestling and he serves as the Service Chair for his teen group of the Chicago Chapter of the Jack & Jill Club of America. He volunteers at several organizations focused on food security, including Just Roots which grows food for St. James Church food pantry, the Bryn Mawr Food Pantry, and at My Brothers Kitchen serving up warm meals to the North Lawndale Community."He is a great student-athlete and he exhibits what it means to be a De La Salle Meteor," says Mr. Davidson."He is a compassionate person who truly cares about the welfare of others," says Mr. Dowling.Ms. Madison-Gabler says "he is an exceptional student academically and in terms of his character, he is honest and hardworking."#meteorsunited…

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Journalism staff advised by Ms. Brittany Monaco for receiving a 2nd place ranking from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). The yearbook, "One School, One Campus, One Family" was designed to incorporate all of the changes De La Salle Institute has undergone. The 2019-2020 school year marked the school's 130 year celebration, included the very last class to have attended single-gendered campuses, the departure of the 33-year school principal, Dr. Diane Brown, and the various additions and renovations to the Institute Campus' building. "One School, One Campus, One Family" honed in on unity as a theme to account for unforeseen circumstances the pandemic created . The yearbook staff worked diligently through the beginning of the pandemic and published a book that captured a year like no other. #meteorsunited https://www.asan.com/annual-yearbooks-magazin...